NewzDuring the first half of 2026, the Dominican Republic's National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) reported a significant rise in narcotics seizures. Authorities confiscated a total of 24,139.53 kilograms of illicit substances between January and June, marking a 33.76% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
This growth in enforcement activity accounts for an additional 6,091.92 kilograms of drugs seized relative to the previous year's total of 18,047.61 kilograms. The data reflects the operational output of the DNCD during the first two quarters of the year.
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